Monthly Archives: July 2020

Good News and Bad News

 In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. You know the jokes that begin, “I have good news, and I have bad news.”   A teenage boy walks into the living room and … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

A Homily at the Burial of Louise Connor

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. If Louise Connor had her way this morning, I am certain she would tell me not to waste time talking about her, but instead … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

By Many Or By Few

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. Jonathan and his unnamed armor-bearer and their exploits against the Philistines: that’s the story for today — but, not just yet. First, a look … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Shema, The Great Commandment, and Lousy Sons

THE LAST CHAPTER BUT ONE  in The Rule of Saint Benedict closes with this admonition to monks: Let them prefer nothing whatever to Christ, and may he bring us all together to everlasting life (The Rule of St. Benedict. Chapter … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Idols and Demons

A Homily for ADOTS Morning Prayer:  10 July 2020 (1 Corinthians 10) I must begin with a couple of disclaimers.  First, this homily is not an exegesis of 1 Corinthians 10; it is not the way I would teach this … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment